Accommodation
4 nights hotels, 3 nights camping.
Transport
Bicycle, train or private vehicle.
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
Staff
Group is accompanied by a local leader and assistant leader, driver, cook and assistants.
Age Restriction
Minimum 18 years unless accompanied by a legal guardian.
Optional Activities
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What To Bring
Whilst rainfall is at a minimum it is worth bringing a rain jacket for the odd shower you may encounter.
Group Size
Min 4, Max 16
Other Information
This itinerary may change at any time due to weather, trail conditions and other factors
beyond our control. Our guide will always make a final decision after assessing the situation and liaising with our local guide and the group members.
Trip Grading
LEVEL 3: Introductory
This trip involves walking and cycling for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean an easy trip. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health. * Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trip. As the trip is a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is also recommended.
A Typical Cycling Day
This itinerary allows for four days of cycling with average daily distances of approximately 50 km but there is plenty of scope to cycle more or less, depending on your fitness level. Due to distances between destinations on several days, we will actually travel around 100 - 120 kilometres per day, with the balance of the journey being by bus. This is not designed to be a marathon event so no one needs to feel any pressure to 'perform'. The passenger bus will make several stops en route (approx every 15kms) to provide bottled water and fresh fruit. This is also a good way of
re-grouping and sharing different experiences you may have encountered along the way. The bike-support bus will always travel behind the last cyclist. If you wish to take a break from riding, simply wait at the side of the road in an appropriate place to stop and you will be picked up. Above all else, the emphasis is on seeing India, not training for the Tour de France. Travelling by bike is just a great way to meet the people and
absorb something of the village life that few appreciate during their time in India.
All your gear, our camping equipment, food and supplies are carried on the bus. Our group leader and assistant leader will cycle with you, while our cook and assistants will prepare a host of snacks and refreshments that are served throughout the day.
At night camp will be established and tea will be prepared, with plenty of time for a wash and a visit to the local village before the evening meal is served.
